Hollywood, Florida: All America City and
Revitalized Beach Destination for Sun-sational Experiences

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Judy Erickson
Hollywood, Florida Office of Tourism
(954) 921-3478
Email: jerickson@hollywoodfl.org

FETCH A GREAT RATE AT A HOLLYWOOD HOTEL

Visit the location of the film Marley & Me and get the book as a gift

HOLLYWOOD, FL - December 19, 2008 - In the spirit of the holiday season – and in celebration of the upcoming premiere of the locally filmed movie Marley & Me – the Hollywood Office of Tourism (HOT) is offering a special gift with all online hotel bookings.

Through the end of January, accommodations booked through HOT’s interactive website, VisitHollywoodFL.org, will include a free copy of The New York Times bestseller Marley & Me.

John Grogan's autobiographical book is the perfect complement to the big-screen retelling starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, which opens Christmas Day. And pet-friendly Hollywood is the ideal backdrop for this heartwarming tale of a mischievous but lovable Labrador and the effect he has on his human family.

Canine travelers give Hollywood an enthusiastic "paws up" for its dog-friendly accommodations at local hotels and public facilities that include dog parks and a designated dog beach. Not only can Fido play in the sand and surf, but he’s welcome to frolic in Downtown Hollywood’s stunning 10-acre ArtsPark at Young Circle or people-watch from a prime spot at a sidewalk café.

Planning a trip to Hollywood is just a click away at VisitHollywoodFL.org, where visitors can take a virtual tour of a variety of quality accommodations ranging from luxury resorts to seaside vacation apartments with all the comforts of home – all with detailed listings to ensure that the only surprises guests encounter are pleasant ones.

One-stop shopping for hotel reservations on HOT’s user-friendly website is not only convenient but economical. Take advantage of Hot Deals, seasonal promotions and the "best online price" guarantee at VisitHollywoodFL.org. For more information, contact the Hollywood Office of Tourism at (877) 672-2HOT (2468).

About Hollywood, Florida
Situated between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Hollywood, Florida, the 2007 All-America City and one of Fodor's 2009 "Best Beaches for Families," is a desirable year-round destination offering more than 5,000 hotel rooms at a variety of hotels, resorts and Superior Small Lodgings. Minutes away from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport and home to Port Everglades, the largest cruise port in the world, Hollywood visitors enjoy seven miles of Blue Wave beaches; a two-and-a-half-mile European-style Broadwalk lined with cafés, restaurants, boutique and full-service hotels and resorts as well as vacation apartments facing the ocean; a revitalized Historic Downtown Hollywood and new ArtsPark at Young Circle; and an array of activities including first-class shopping, waterfront, nature and dining experiences. For more information about Hollywood, FL, contact the Hollywood Office of Tourism at (877) 672-2468 or visit www.visithollywoodfl.org.